News & Events
2015 National Joint Registry now published 
The NJR 12th Annual Report is now available to download.
Last modified: Thu, 26 Nov 2015 10:44:31 GMT
Metal-on-metal hip implants
From 2011, the Dutch Health Care Inspectorate report on metal-on-metal hips
Last modified: Thu, 26 Nov 2015 10:46:25 GMT
Half of decade-old metal hip implants defective
Article in the New Zealand Herald. Half of the metal-on-metal hip implants received by thousands of New Zealanders about a decade ago experienced significant defects, a Herald investigation has found.
Last modified: Thu, 26 Nov 2015 10:48:05 GMT
The F.D.A.’s Medical Device Problem
Incredibly, legislation that the House of Representatives passed in July 2015 would severely weaken, not strengthen, the F.D.A.’s already ineffective regulatory scheme for medical devices. Article published in the New York Times.
Last modified: Wed, 05 Aug 2015 13:00:52 BST
PROMs clinical case study: data informs clinical practice
Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon Mike Reed has used Patient Reported Outcomes Measures (PROMs) data to inform medical practice across the Northumbria NHS Healthcare Foundation trust.
Last modified: Wed, 05 Aug 2015 12:38:06 BST
Crown Dependency Political News
Isle of Man joins the National Joint Registry
Last modified: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:10:01 BST
Zimmer Completes Biomet Acquisition, Solidifies Leadership in Knee and Hip Space
Zimmer completed its acquisition of Biomet, becoming the world’s second-largest orthopaedic device company and a clear leader in joint replacement.
Last modified: Tue, 07 Jul 2015 12:25:43 BST
Zimmer-Biomet Merger is a Done Deal 
Orthopedic Design and Technology. One of the largest deals consolidating two orthopaedic powerhouses finally has come to a close.
Last modified: Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:02:27 BST
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing system. Update - recall and new hazard alert
From TGA Australia. Consumers and health professionals are advised that Smith & Nephew, in consultation with the TGA, is recalling certain unused Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) system components and issuing a related hazard alert update.
Last modified: Thu, 02 Jul 2015 14:43:27 BST
Smith & Nephew to Close U.K. Facility Next Year
Article published in Orthopaedic Design and Technology.
Last modified: Thu, 02 Jul 2015 14:39:14 BST